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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pragmatism Section II (Lectures V-VIII).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James states that which viewpoint is the process for determining truth?
(a) Pluralism.
(b) Pantheism.
(c) Monism.
(d) Pragmatism.

2. James claims that religion is in line with which of the following?
(a) Instinct.
(b) Individual simplicity.
(c) Moral simplicity.
(d) Rationalism.

3. The third lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?
(a) Ascetism.
(b) Aestheticism.
(c) Meliorism.
(d) Pragmatism.

4. The first lens James describes that is used for seeing the world is which of the following?
(a) Logic.
(b) Reason.
(c) Truth.
(d) Pessimism.

5. James suggests that the experience of evil is necessary from an existential viewpoint to access deep levels of which of the following?
(a) Lies.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Depression.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to James, noetic pluralism indicates which of the following?

2. James claims that in excess, what can become gullibility?

3. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?

4. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

5. Which definition is most close to the definition of healthy-mindedness?

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